As a pure element the oxidation number of zinc is , but in compounds such as ZnCO3 its oxidation number is . Group of answer choices

0, +2

Explanation:

As a pure element, any element or simple compound has an oxidation number of 0. This makes it a lot easier, and can be applied for almost any element or compound that uses one atom, like F2, O3, Zn, Fe, etc. However, in compounds, Zinc's oxidation number tends to be +2, and this is just a rule that I memorized when I learned this topic. Please let me know if you still need help and I hope you understood!

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